Cesiak

If you are willing to go just a little farther up the road and through the arch into the biosphere, you won't be sorry you did. Keep driving about 4 kilometers and you will come upon Cesiak. This is an eco hotel in the truest sense of the word. But the restaurant is more than just natural. The food is basic Mexican, good and hearty. Prices are a little high but the view is really what you are paying for. We have been there for breakfast and lunch and we prefer lunch. Although, coffee there and then a walk on the beach is a great way to start your trip farther south toward the bridge or Punta Allen. Breakfast is just 1.5 pigs. The coffee is hot but too much chickory for these little piggies. Plus, coffee is by the cup with no refills. Eggs were good but not delicious. The fruit salad was fresh but not special. And if you cannot get a good fruit salad in the Caribbean you are in trouble. Lunch received 2.5 pigs. We like the shrimp tacos - spicey and fresh. The guacamole rivals the best of them and you get a small side of it with your tacos. The spinach salads are another hit, 2.5 pigs for that. Served with bacon and a balsamic based dressing, it is a veggie lovers delight. The club sandwich is good but doesn't compare to Ocho's but the view certainly does. We enjoyed every bite of our food. The margaritas en las rocas con sal are excellant - just make sure you can navigate the road back. Sunset here is spectacular. You see the sun sink into the lagoon while feeling the cool breeze from the sea. Cesiak: overall 2 pigs for food, 3 pigs for ambiance and 2.5 for friendly service. It is certainly worth the trip.